Team Component #2

I know that all three of you who read this are eager to discover what the second secret to successful team building is. Ok I won't waste any time. Every player must know his role.

Here's a simple illustration. Almost everyday I ask McKim (our pitching coach) when I'm going to get my debut on the mound. His typical response is to laugh and walk away. Ok it hurts my feelings sometimes (completely sarcastic) but one day I'll get my shot to prove myself as a hurler. Everyone wanted to pitch growing up because it's where the limelight is. That's who controls the game.

You think coach will ever put me on the mound? HECK NO! Everyone knows that I can't pitch! That's definitely not what I do! Would I like to? Sure, maybe for my own enjoyment, but for the sake of the team, I wouldn't get 3 miles from the mound.

Just because it's something that I want to do doesn't mean it's something that I should do. Every team member from the backup pinch runner to the starting pitcher has to know that his role is vital to the success of the team. Why do you think business have job descriptions? So that all the members can carry out a vital role in the most efficient manner. Enough said.

We're leaving for Florida tomorrow morning to open up our season. I'm pumped! But I think this trip will tell a lot for our team in dictating how we're going to achieve our goals this season. My only warning. Never underachieve. On the field, or off the field. Hopefully I'll be able to keep everyone updated on our progress in the great Sunshine state. Until then . . .